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tifón

English translation of tifón

typhoon

The Spanish word 'tifón' translates to 'typhoon' in English. A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops in the western part of the North Pacific Ocean between 180° and 100°E. This region is referred to as the Northwestern Pacific Basin, and is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth, accounting for almost one-third of the world's annual tropical cyclones.


Example sentences using: tifón

El tifón duró dos días.

English translation of El tifón duró dos días.

The typhoon lasted two days.

This phrase is used to describe the duration of a typhoon or storm.

El tifón ha causado mucha destrucción en la ciudad.

English translation of El tifón ha causado mucha destrucción en la ciudad.

The typhoon has caused a lot of destruction in the city.

This phrase can be used to describe the aftermath of a typhoon or a very powerful storm that has resulted in significant damage to a city.

El tifón se está acercando a nuestra ubicación.

English translation of El tifón se está acercando a nuestra ubicación.

The typhoon is getting closer to our location.

This sentence can be used when you want to warn others that a typhoon is approaching your location.

No podemos salir porque viene el tifón.

English translation of No podemos salir porque viene el tifón.

We can't go out because the typhoon is coming.

This is a typical phrase used to express the situation where one cannot leave someplace due to an impending typhoon.

Es inseguro volar durante un tifón.

English translation of Es inseguro volar durante un tifón.

It's unsafe to fly during a typhoon.

This phrase emphasizes the danger associated with flying during a typhoon or severe weather condition.

El tifón arrasó con todo a su paso.

English translation of El tifón arrasó con todo a su paso.

The typhoon swept away everything in its path.

This sentence can be used when describing the powerful and destructive force of a typhoon.

El tifón está en camino.

English translation of El tifón está en camino.

The typhoon is on its way.

In this phrase, we are using the word 'tifón' to indicate that a typhoon or storm is currently under way.

El radar muestra que el tifón se ha formado en el mar.

English translation of El radar muestra que el tifón se ha formado en el mar.

The radar shows that the typhoon formed in the sea.

This sentence describes a radar showing the formation of a typhoon over a body of water, usually the ocean.

Están evacuando a la gente debido al tifón.

English translation of Están evacuando a la gente debido al tifón.

They are evacuating people due to the typhoon.

This phrase is used when an evacuation is happening because of the imminent arrival or presence of a typhoon.

La escuela cerrará debido al tifón.

English translation of La escuela cerrará debido al tifón.

The school will close due to the typhoon.

This sentence can be used when a school or any other place is closing in anticipation or as a result of a typhoon.

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